Explore the charm and hidden treasures of Sovereign Hill through tailored tours with Tours To Go. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or revisiting the city, we create unforgettable experiences with customizable itineraries. Reserve your Ballarat tours today for an insider’s perspective on the top sights and attractions!
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Step back in time and escape the modern hustle on our exclusive Ballarat day trip.
Your adventure begins with a visit to Sovereign Hill, a living museum that transports you to the vibrant days of the 1850s gold rush. Wander through the recreated township bustling with activity, witness blacksmiths at work, and try your hand at gold panning in Red Hill Gully. Feel the excitement of striking it rich as you uncover specks of gold amidst the flowing waters.
Next, choose your path for the afternoon's adventure. Opt to continue your exploration of nature and wildlife at Ballarat Wildlife Park, where native Australian animals roam freely in their natural habitats.
Alternatively, venture to the picturesque town of Daylesford, renowned for its rejuvenating hot springs and artisanal delights. Relax and unwind in the healing waters, stroll through quaint streets lined with boutique shops, and indulge in gourmet treats from local cafes and bakeries.
Duration: 8 hours.
Your adventure begins with a visit to Sovereign Hill, a living museum that transports you to the vibrant days of the 1850s gold rush. Wander through the recreated township bustling with activity, witness blacksmiths at work, and try your hand at gold panning in Red Hill Gully. Feel the excitement of striking it rich as you uncover specks of gold amidst the flowing waters.
Next, choose your path for the afternoon's adventure. Opt to continue your exploration of nature and wildlife at Ballarat Wildlife Park, where native Australian animals roam freely in their natural habitats.
Alternatively, venture to the picturesque town of Daylesford, renowned for its rejuvenating hot springs and artisanal delights. Relax and unwind in the healing waters, stroll through quaint streets lined with boutique shops, and indulge in gourmet treats from local cafes and bakeries.
Duration: 8 hours.
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Step back in time to the Goldrush era at Sovereign Hill, visit the Eureka Centre, see stunning floral displays in the botanical gardens and finish the day with the best view of Melbourne from the Skydeck on the 88th floor of Eureka Tower.
You will be picked up in air conditioned comfort by an English speaking guide for this small group tour. Journey west out of Melbourne to Ballarat where your first stop will be the stunning Botanical Gardens for a wander amongst the flowers and heritage trees, then visit the picturesque Lake Wendouree. Time to step back in time to the Gold Rush of 1850 at Sovereign Hill where traditional craft demonstrations and opportunities to pan for Gold await you. From here we visit the Eureka Centre, historic site of the miner’s rebellion. Your day will finish with the most spectacular view from the Melbourne Skydeck, 88 floors up in the Eureka Tower!
Duration: 10 hours.
You will be picked up in air conditioned comfort by an English speaking guide for this small group tour. Journey west out of Melbourne to Ballarat where your first stop will be the stunning Botanical Gardens for a wander amongst the flowers and heritage trees, then visit the picturesque Lake Wendouree. Time to step back in time to the Gold Rush of 1850 at Sovereign Hill where traditional craft demonstrations and opportunities to pan for Gold await you. From here we visit the Eureka Centre, historic site of the miner’s rebellion. Your day will finish with the most spectacular view from the Melbourne Skydeck, 88 floors up in the Eureka Tower!
Duration: 10 hours.
Werribee Mansion and Sovereign Hill 1 Day Tour
Explore Werribee Mansion,the most luxurious and magnificent mansion in Victoria in the 19th century.
Visit Ballarat,enjoy a complete town tour of this gracious city with its exquisite gardens and noble statues,
Visit Sovereign Hill, it is an authentic recreation of an 1850s gold mining town you can experience Gold panning in Red Gully Creek，
self-guided tours of the Red Hill Mine and discover life underground，
Witness original working conditions and demonstrations of early mining equipment,explore the many original shops, and thers is a Chinese Village - highlighting Chinese involvement in the goldfields. Join in our boutique small group with maximum 18 passengers!
Duration: 10 hours.
Visit Ballarat,enjoy a complete town tour of this gracious city with its exquisite gardens and noble statues,
Visit Sovereign Hill, it is an authentic recreation of an 1850s gold mining town you can experience Gold panning in Red Gully Creek，
self-guided tours of the Red Hill Mine and discover life underground，
Witness original working conditions and demonstrations of early mining equipment,explore the many original shops, and thers is a Chinese Village - highlighting Chinese involvement in the goldfields. Join in our boutique small group with maximum 18 passengers!
Duration: 10 hours.
Custom Private Day Tour Melbourne to all surrounding areas for up to 11 people
If you are looking for a memorable day tour from Melbourne, you have plenty of options to choose from.
The listed destinations are examples only. There are many more!
Choose what you most like to experience in or from Melbourne, whether a close animal contact, or a vivid view over the splendid 12 Apostles giants, or a fun wine tasting in beautiful country vineyards, or even a mixture of metro adventures in Melbourne CBD (historical and cultural visits, characteristic shopping, laneway walking and fine coffee/food tasting, street art seeing…).
You pick and pack, we make it together! Absolutely at your own decision while our experienced staff will provide information and advice. Even do not need a concrete idea when booking but only tell us the date and time to spend. Most valuable private tour ever!
This is for 8 hours charter. Extra hours will be charged at hourly rate.
Full refund for cancellation if you can not make it(refer to our policy)
Duration: 4 to 8 hours.
The listed destinations are examples only. There are many more!
Choose what you most like to experience in or from Melbourne, whether a close animal contact, or a vivid view over the splendid 12 Apostles giants, or a fun wine tasting in beautiful country vineyards, or even a mixture of metro adventures in Melbourne CBD (historical and cultural visits, characteristic shopping, laneway walking and fine coffee/food tasting, street art seeing…).
You pick and pack, we make it together! Absolutely at your own decision while our experienced staff will provide information and advice. Even do not need a concrete idea when booking but only tell us the date and time to spend. Most valuable private tour ever!
This is for 8 hours charter. Extra hours will be charged at hourly rate.
Full refund for cancellation if you can not make it(refer to our policy)
Duration: 4 to 8 hours.
Private Ballarat and Sovereign Hill Tour from Melbourne
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the excitement of Ballarat’s gold rush days at Sovereign Hill on this 8-hour private tour. Follow your guide through the former gold mining site, which now is an award winning outdoor museum that recreates in fascinating detail the hustle and bustle of life in the 1850s. Have a stress free day as hotel pick up and lunch are included.
Duration: 8 hours.
Duration: 8 hours.
LGBTQ+ Friendly 3 Day Tour The Grampians, Daylesford & Ballarat
This is a private LGBTQ+ tour experience.
Visit some of Victoria lesser know, but equally as beautiful areas. From the 'Gay Capital' of Australia - Daylesford, discover some its hidden charms, colourful locals and diverse shops and restaurants.
The tour highlight is Grampians National Park. Whilst similar to that of the Blue Mountains in Sydney, this National Park is often wrongly overlooked. It requires slightly more effort to reach, but once there, you will be glad of the effort. We will kangaroo's in the wild, experience local Aboriginal custom and visit some incredible lookouts, walking tracks and waterfalls. You really will be at one, with Mother Nature.
En-route back to Melbourne on the final day, we will stop in at the historic town of Ballarat and visit some of its best loved visitor attractions.
Duration: 3 days.
Visit some of Victoria lesser know, but equally as beautiful areas. From the 'Gay Capital' of Australia - Daylesford, discover some its hidden charms, colourful locals and diverse shops and restaurants.
The tour highlight is Grampians National Park. Whilst similar to that of the Blue Mountains in Sydney, this National Park is often wrongly overlooked. It requires slightly more effort to reach, but once there, you will be glad of the effort. We will kangaroo's in the wild, experience local Aboriginal custom and visit some incredible lookouts, walking tracks and waterfalls. You really will be at one, with Mother Nature.
En-route back to Melbourne on the final day, we will stop in at the historic town of Ballarat and visit some of its best loved visitor attractions.
Duration: 3 days.
Great Ocean Road & Grampians National Park Tour - 3 Days, 2 Nights
Take a private tour of the beautiful Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Park, in your own personal luxury vehicle together with an experienced driver / tour guide.
This trip will cover the entire Great Ocean Road, including all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus wildlife spotting, nature walks, ancient rainforests, towering rock formations.
The Grampians then provides the ultimate contrast to the coast, with a majestic mountain range and forest rising out of flat farmland in Victoria's west. The region's national parks are home to a huge array of native plants and animals adventure and a rich and continuing Aboriginal history. The tour also has a strong emphasis on wild kangaroo spotting.
Stay overnight in Port Campbell & and the 2nd night in Halls Gap.
Tour departs Melbourne 10am. Returns back to Melbourne at 7pm on the final day of the tour.
Duration: 3 days.
This trip will cover the entire Great Ocean Road, including all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus wildlife spotting, nature walks, ancient rainforests, towering rock formations.
The Grampians then provides the ultimate contrast to the coast, with a majestic mountain range and forest rising out of flat farmland in Victoria's west. The region's national parks are home to a huge array of native plants and animals adventure and a rich and continuing Aboriginal history. The tour also has a strong emphasis on wild kangaroo spotting.
Stay overnight in Port Campbell & and the 2nd night in Halls Gap.
Tour departs Melbourne 10am. Returns back to Melbourne at 7pm on the final day of the tour.
Duration: 3 days.
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Experience the thrill of Victoria’s gold rush era with this captivating tour of Sovereign Hill, Australia’s premier outdoor museum. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a time-travel adventure that transports you to the 1850s. Start with a warm meet & greet by characters in authentic period costumes, setting the stage for a day of adventure. Witness the dramatic Gold Pour, watch the thrilling Redcoat Parade with live musket firing, and try your hand at panning for gold.
To complete your journey, descend underground on a guided mine tour and uncover the harsh realities miners faced during the gold rush. Whether you strike gold or not, this immersive experience will leave you with memories of a bygone era. Join us and feel the excitement of the 1850s come to life!
Duration: 8 hours.
To complete your journey, descend underground on a guided mine tour and uncover the harsh realities miners faced during the gold rush. Whether you strike gold or not, this immersive experience will leave you with memories of a bygone era. Join us and feel the excitement of the 1850s come to life!
Duration: 8 hours.
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
See the very best in the West, and where the riches of Victoria came from, with a fun, interactive and absolutely unforgettable trip to the Gold fields! We will try to find you your very own gold!
The trip suits the whole family young or old, all will absolutely love this day. It has something for everyone. Its back to the past. Its scenic, historic, natural and outdoors. Let an experienced local guide show you all there is!
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.
The trip suits the whole family young or old, all will absolutely love this day. It has something for everyone. Its back to the past. Its scenic, historic, natural and outdoors. Let an experienced local guide show you all there is!
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.
